Chieftainship dispute erupts in Shoshong

A chieftainship battle is rumbling in Shoshong
A chieftainship battle is rumbling in Shoshong

SHOSHONG: Villagers here have vowed to take back what they say is their rightful claim to a chieftainship of their own, saying the Bangwato regent, Sediegeng Kgamane’s rule in the area has its days numbered.

Villagers have chosen a committee made up of Baphaleng and Bakaa, the village’s main ethnic groups, to represent them in the bogosi matter. The village has known no peace since Kgamane (Bangwato regent) brought the news in 2012 that he was their new chief, instead of the Baphaleng and Bakaa chiefs the villages had traditionally had.

The committee believes Kgamane is positioning himself for 2018 when President Ian Khama returns as paramount chief of Bangwato. The disgruntled villagers say they do not recognise Kgamane and believe government programmes are falling behind as a result of a disinterest in the village.

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